Rooftops. Islands in the Sky (Multilingual Edition)

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On top of the arena: Reinventing the rooftop

As urban living intensifies in density and numbers, town landscape expands both outwards and upwards. Architects and urban designers craft new and experimental structures whilst also investigating existing buildings for potential reinvention or expansion. In particular, the roof of a building, once a perfunctory structural element, is now a city space in and of itself, beloved for the capacity to eke out further room for living or to craft inspiring refuges away from the bustle of the metropolis.

This international number of urban rooftops catalogs a new urban dimension. Through over 50 bars, restaurants, temporary art installations, and gardens, it testifies to the number of intelligent and exuberant designs that grace city summits from Sydney to Hong Kong, Oslo to Chicago. Whether it’s the panoramic views, the exposure to the weather, or a slight giddiness that comes with height, we see just how the roof has nurtured not only architectural invention but an entire new facet and thrill to city living.

Just like its predecessors Tree Houses and Cabins, Urban Rooftops features both brilliant photography and bright, latest illustration. As with every books in TASCHEN’s architecture series, it also celebrates both the established and the rising talents of the industry. Featured artists on this movement towards the skies include Pritzker Prize winners Norman Foster and Shigeru Ban, Jeffrey Inaba, Julien de Smedt (JDS), and landscape designers such as Ken Smith and Vladimir Djurovic.

Text in English, French, and German

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